Friday, December 11, 2009
Cancel your travel plans....
This article shows many people's and organization's opinions on how the recession has not only affected their business, but many people's travel plans in general.
Local Area County Foreclosures
This list contains recent foreclosure percents for the local Counties.
Black Friday Fails to Boost Stores
Read the article and then post your thoughts. Did you expect this? What did you believe was going to happen?
The Recession of 2007 is Officially Over
The Recession ended officially ended in September. Does it still feel that the recession has not ended to you?
Monday, December 7, 2009
Do You Want More Money in Rough Times?
Find out how to have a little extra cash during rough times of our economy.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Recession Cartoons
Here are some cartoons revolving around the recession. Although the recession is no laughing matter, the cartoons are. Look at some and comment!
Poll: Public Shifting Blame for Recession
Which political party do you think is responsible for the recession? What does the rest of America think?
The Recession is Officially Over, But it Doesn't Feel like it to Ohio Workers
Even though the recession is over, unemployment is still on the rise. How does it make you feel to know the recession is over even though unemployment is still high?
Even the Dead are Hurt by the Recession
Did you know that due to the high prices of funerals, more people have been cremated instead of buried. Read this article to find out more!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Middletown on the Recovery
According to Forbes Magazine, Middletown is on its fastest-recovering list. Check out the link to learn more!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Question: What is your name and profession?
Answer: "Michael Bailey. I am a vocational electronic technician, pastor, and a computer lab technician."
Question: What do you think a recession is?
Answer: "I think a recession is after 3 consecutive months that unemployment is down, the stock market is down, and that that banks are failing."
Question: Have you been affected by the recession?
Answer: "No, because being retired and still employed it hasn't affected me, but I do have other problems. My son was laid off and we had to help him. I think it has affected a lot of families."
Question: Do you think unemployment will increase or decrease?
Answer: "I believe it has a possibility to increase, however it's going to decrease because there's some stability still."
Question: What or who do you think caused the recession?
Answer: "Greed, the banking industry, and real estate."
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Interview with Kendra Herber
Question: What is your name and profession?
Answer: "Kendra Herber. I am an english teacher."
Question: What do you think a recession is?
Answer: "When the economy has gone down."
Question: Have you been personally effected by the recession?
Answer: "No, but it has affected by sister-in-law. She has lost her house and had a baby and now has to be on welfare (W.I.C.)"
Question: Do you think unemployment will increase or decrease?
Answer: "I think it will decrease."
Question: What or who do you think caused the recession?
Answer: "A lot of it was the stock market not doing well."
Interview with Stephanie Cooper
Answer: "Stephanie Cooper. I am a Spanish teacher."
Question: What do you think is a recession?
Answer: "A recession is a time when the country is in an economical turmoil, usually jobs are lost, wages are lessened, the market is weak among other things."
Question: Have you been affected by the recession?
Answer: "Yes, because my husband has been laid off, but I think everyone has been affected on some level simply because the economy has taken its toll (gas prices, housing, market, etc.)."
Question: Do you think unemployment will increase or decrease?
Answer: "I think it will decrease."
Question: What or who do you think caused the recession?
Answer: "The Bush Administration and their poor policies."
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